Microsoft have announced a large selection of new feature updates to Teams this month including updates for devices, meetings and phone system. I thought I would highlight some of the bigger updates announced. Walkie Talkie App. Microsoft announced an update on the Walkie Talkie app for Microsoft Teams. This means that frontline workers can communicate …
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Important changes coming to phone number assignment using Teams PowerShell Module.
Microsoft have announced an important change to how admins will need to manage telephone numbers using the Teams Powershell module. Microsoft plan to retire some of the cmdlets used to assign numbers to Teams users by mid April. As a result admins will no longer be able to add/remove numbers from users or resource accounts …
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Ignite 2021: Hybrid Workspaces
The last few years have seen some huge developments in how the employee experience is viewed and how the modern workplace can be shaped to provide the best environment for employees to stay productive while working from anywhere on the planet. I think its fair to say that the established norms of how we have …
New Teams Feature.. Read Receipts..
Microsoft are currently rolling out another feature for Teams. As part of Roadmap ID 51552, Read Receipts will now be available for Teams users. As the name implies Read receipts will enable to see if your message has been seen. So, what can you expect to see? When a message has been sent a small …
Time Is Running Out!
Are you still using IP phones for S4B? Don't forget that time is running out to take action and ensure uninterrupted functionality. All certified Skype for Business IP phones must be updated by January 15, 2020. This change requires a 2 step process: Step 1: Confirm consent to allow the third-party phone applications to be granted …
Get Some You Time with Quiet Hours On the Microsoft Teams Mobile App
In todays working environment there are many of us who work all hours of the day. This can often be detrimental to mental health and productivity in the long term. The Teams Mobile app from Microsoft has a Quiet Hours feature that allows you to take control of your out of hours workload and set …
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Getting 2020 started! Latest updates from Microsoft
So, 2019 was a huge year for Microsoft Teams and there doesn't seem to be any indication that 2020 is likely to slow down. Microsoft have recently announced updated features to Teams and Yammer. Lobby Control. Teams will soon have a new setting to control the lobby for people joining a meeting via a telephone. …
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New Features For Direct Routing.
Microsoft recently updated their roadmap for Direct Routing ( ID 56507 ) outlining several new features that they plan to roll out throughout November. If you are unaware of direct routing, it allows you to utilise your own SIP Trunks or SBC to connect to Teams in order to allow PSTN connectivity for voice calls. …
Live Captions in Teams Meetings
Currently in preview for select customers is one of the latest features for Microsoft Teams. Live Captions enables Teams to detect what is being said in a meeting and present real-time captions for anyone who wants them. Enabling live captions allows you to make your meeting more inclusive to deaf participants, those who are hearing …
Added Features… Sept 19.
Microsoft recently posted a blog outlining some of the new features and updates they have added to Teams as it continues to march on and get bigger and better. Below you will find a brief run down on some of the stand out features. Filters. In the modern workspace, IM’s and chat are part and …
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